Cignetti weighs WVU future after Colorado State game
West Virginia coach Frank Cignetti faces a possible fate decision soon after the Colorado State contest as the team seeks a rebound from a 2-8 season. He insists he will not quit, stresses recruiting needs, and says no statement will be made by him postgame.
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Coal Bowl Tickets On Sale At Concord College
Tickets for the 1978 Coal Bowl are available at Concord College's Athletic Department in Centennial Hall. General admission is $3 and reserved seats are $5. The game is in Summersville at 2 p.m. Saturday with Concord facing Shepherd as the Southern winner versus the Northern titlists.
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Neel Advances In National Punt Pass Kick Contest
Eddie Neel of Graham Junior High led the Cincinnati punt pass and kick event, winning his age group with a 42.2 yard punt a 36 yard kickoff and 39.8 yard pass. The national final would follow in Houston if he progresses.
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Four Teams Remain in Mercer County Junior High Tourney
Spanishtburg hosts the Mercer County girls junior high basketball finals after two semifinals Tuesday. Athens faces Bramwell in AA action at 6:30 p.m. followed by Fairview against Princeton in AAA at about 8 p.m.
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Narrows To Host AA Semis After Win Over Gate City
Narrows coach Bill Patteson announced that if Narrows defeats Gate City Friday night it will host a Group AA semifinal next Saturday at 1:30 PM. The VHSL praised Narrows for running an efficient first playoff game. The winner plays Fieldale Collinsville or Appomattox.
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Lady Lions Meet Dayton In Tourney
Concord College Lady Lions, WVIAA state volleyball champions, travel to Ashland Ohio for the mideastern regionals. Coach Georgia Kelley’s team plays Dayton at 10 30 a m Friday then Indiana Tech at 1 30 p m with Carroll Mount St Joe Lake Superior Lewis Taylor Ashland George Williams Carthage and Northern Ohio also entered.
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Narrows Poised For Big Clash With Gate City In Area Race
The writer notes Narrows and Abingdon losses and wins, praises Narrows season and upcoming battle with Gate City, and discusses Blacksburg, Gate City, and area rivals. Mentions Princeton Mullens Northfork Beaver programs and local coaching moves, plus historical MVP references and Metro Seven conference designations.
Bluefield Tops MV Bluefield Tops MV Beavers edge Mount View 46 44
Bluefield Beavers win as Susie Queen makes two pressure free throws with one second left to seal a 46 44 victory over Mount View. Osborne 18 Queen 16 lead Bluefield. Newbill 24 Thomas 10 Ross 10 pace Mount View.
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Herndon Dominates Spanishburg To Move To 14 2
Herndon rolled to a 30 point halftime lead and defeated Spanishburg 62 to 7 to improve to 14 and 2. Sharon Lusk scored 24 and Lori White 12. Lusk hit 14 of 15 free throws and had 10 rebounds while Fiona Hylton added 9 points 12 rebounds and 8 assists.
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Championship Fever in Narrows Aces Unbeaten 11-0 Run
The Narrows football program channels Cinderella energy as 11 straight wins and six shutouts fuel a playoff push. Townspeople haul 3,000 bleachers, host capacity concerns, and local support under coach Bill Patteson with two assistants drives a historic season. Media logistics improve thanks to Giles County Sheriff John Hopkins. Narrows readies for a gate-city showdown with 9,000 fans backing them.
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